Every dog has his day….and Sunday, September 16th is it! Pack up the pooch and come on down to Klehm for a fun day dedicated to our lovable four-legged friends. Dog shelters and adoption agencies will be on hand, as well as a whole array of pet-related vendors. There will also be agility demonstrations, police canine units, and even a dog costume contest.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Admission is just $5 for adults and $3 for seniors, kids 12 and under, and Klehm members. Every dog adoption comes with a complimentary family membership to Klehm.

Subarea:Rockford Southwest

Directions:Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 2715 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61102 - From I-90 and U.S. Business 20 (E. State St.), west on Business 20 to downtown Rockford. After crossing the Rock River, turn left on Church St., IL 2. Follow IL 2, which will join S. Main St. to the Arboretum on the right at Clifton Ave. From the south and west: follow U.S. Bypass 20 to S. Main (IL 2); go north on S. Main to the Arboretum on the left at Clifton.